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A bite-sized summary of Boston School Committee meetings, and "Deep Dives" on the biggest issues impacting public schools nationwide.
Understanding MassCore: The Opportunity Myth (Re-Release)
Last Night At School Committee
41 minutes
2 months ago
Understanding MassCore: The Opportunity Myth (Re-Release)
Note: This episode originally aired June 12, 2019.
In the final installment of our series about MassCore, Jill Shah interviews Orin Gutlerner about the challenges of scaling rigorous and engaging curriculum and teaching practices. They dissect a report called “The Opportunity Myth,” which attempts to answer the question of whether K-12 schools are fulfilling the fundamental promise that if students put in the effort and succeed with their work, they will be prepared for higher education. The short answer: It's not even close.
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Last Night At School Committee
A bite-sized summary of Boston School Committee meetings, and "Deep Dives" on the biggest issues impacting public schools nationwide.